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481

Preservation Sealing Tape

A 9.8 mil. black polyethylene backing with a unique rubber adhesive that provides excellent performance as an indutrial and military preservation tape. Tape can be applied from freezing to 120°F, removed at 0°F and performs from -65° to 160°F. Tape also may be easily dispensed from the H128 hand dispenser. 481 conforms to many irregular surfaces and has excellent stain resistance. Tape is also effective for many outdoor applications in hot and cold weather over two years with quick, clean removal. 481 tape meets military spec. MIL-T-22085 Amendment 3, Type 2.

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Backing/Carrier PE - Polyethylene
Adhesive Rubber
Thickness 9.8 Mils
Tensile 15.00 lbs/in
Elongation 510.00%
Adhesive Activation Pressure
Adhesion (unwind) 32 oz/in
Min. Application Temp 32° F
Min. Service Temp -65° F
Max Short-Term Temp 120° F
Max Long-Term Temp 160° F

Product Features

  • Unique rubber-resin formulated adhesive
  • Black colored tape
  • Conforms to many irregular surfaces
  • Resistant to UV light
  • Resistant to hot and cold weather
  • Excellent stain resistance to a variety of surfaces
  • Black polyethylene film backing
  • Water vapor transmission rate: 0.5 gms H2O/ 100 sq. in./ 24 hrs.
  • Provides methods to help protect equipment and vehicles during transportation and long term storage
  • Effective for most short, medium and long term preservation with quick, clean removal
  • Standard widths = 1", 1 1/2", 2" and 3"

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Seals and protects various types of equipment to be stored by military and industrial markets
  • Splicing and patching materials used by the construction industry
  • Can be certified to meet certain low sulfur, low halogen, and low heavy metal requirements for aerospace and nuclear facility preservation

Adhesive Tape Colors

  • Black

Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.

The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.

It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.

Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.

Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.

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